| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $123.37 | 4.860% | $129.3658 | $129.37 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.37 | 5.230% | $212.954 | $212.95 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.76 | 8.162% | $80.8619 | $80.86 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.52 | 13.381% | $256.8306 | $256.83 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.30 | 7.482% | $152.9469 | $152.95 | $152.95 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.32 | 9.120% | $135.658 | $135.66 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.92 | 10.695% | $118.3551 | $118.36 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.56 | $1,086.9723 | $1,086.98 | $1,086.95 | $1,087.10 | |